OBITUARY

Ethan Lane Harden

February 14, 2001 – June 10, 2013

Ethan was born almost 6 weeks early to Brian and Anissa Harden in La Grande Oregon and quickly grew to be the biggest boy in his classes.
He grew up in Baker City Oregon and attended Preschool through 4th grade there. He attended 5th and 6th grades at Fruitland Middle School in Idaho.
Ethan was loving to all whom he met and was a stranger to no one. He delighted in sharing with others his faith in God's promises.
He was kind, respectful, and generous.
Ethan had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh.
He loved most outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, geocaching, fishing, riding his bike, swimming, riding horses and sports of all sorts. He loved building worlds with his Legos and in Minecraft. He liked to share carnivals with his friends and family. He enjoyed reading, performing plays and photography.
He will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched.

Heath & Jennifer Bledsoe

Kristin Lund

Aunt Carra, Uncle Joel and Noah

You have our love and support in the days to come until the missing pieces of our hearts are filled again and we experience the overwhelming joy of welcoming Ethan back. Love you both dearly.

Jamey Paulus (Hardy)

June 24, 2013

Dear Brian and Anissa,

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Since you moved after Ethan's 4th grade year in my class, I have thought of him often. His big smile and kindness toward everyone was infectious. Ethan has a very special place in my heart.

June 24, 2013

Brian and Anissa, We have such good memories of Ethan at South Baker. Such a kind and sunny kid, with plenty of loving support from his parents. I remember the time he was something funny like a banana in the play and he played it to the hilt and wore a great costume.....(: We will be praying for you and send heartfelt condolences at this time. We are so deeply sorry for your heartbreak. ~Sam Black (from Ethan's class), Shannon, Whitney & Orrin Black

Wendi & Peter Lawson

June 24, 2013

Anissa & Brian, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss and sorrow.

June 23, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I loved having Ethan in class. He always had a hug and a smile for me.

Stacy McDaniel (Fruitland, Id)

June 23, 2013

Dear Anissa and Brian, We are so saddened that you've experienced such a heavy loss. We know you loved Ethan up one side and down the other. On the few occasions we had the privilege of spending time with him, this love showed in his smile, and oozed out of every corner of him. We hope that it brings you a measure of comfort to know that he is safe. We look forward to the time when he wakes from sleep and smiles that sweet smile again. In the meantime, you are in our prayers.--Love, Ed, Julie, and the Kids

Mark & Tammi Griffin

June 22, 2013

We are profoundly saddened by your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Travis, Ruth and Girls Burling

June 22, 2013

We love you, and grieve with you during your time of loss. So sorry.

Linda Hudson

June 21, 2013

I remember when Ethan was a new baby and developing so steadily. Deeply grieved at his loss of life and the deep loss for you. May the grace and peace that passes all understanding be yours. Sincerely, Linda Hudson RN

the Simmons Family

June 20, 2013

Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Our daughter counts Ethan as a friend and she will miss him greatly.

the Simmons Family

June 20, 2013

Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Our daughter counts Ethan as a friend and she will miss him greatly.

Mary & Skip Stiglich

June 20, 2013

Brian & Anissa,We're so sorry to learn of the loss of your Ethan, and wish you comfort and peace.

Aaron Harrell

June 20, 2013

Brian & Anissa,I am so sorry to hear about Ethan, you guys are in our prayers. I remember a story that Brian told me when we worked together about how Ethan used his first camera to take an out of focus picture of his belly button. What a beautiful young man!

Kellie Herrera

June 20, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss.

Rochelle &Justin Kruse

June 20, 2013

Anissa & Brian , we are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Tammie Taucer

June 19, 2013

I cannot begin to know or even imagine the pain of your loss....I only hope that knowing others are thinking of your family and Ethan will be of some comfort.

June 19, 2013

I work at the middle school as a para-educator. Ethan was a wonderful young man. I did not have the opportunity to know him well, but he was always so polite and caring. Your family has my sincere sympathy and you are in my prayers. God hold you tight until you meet again.

gina petersohn

June 19, 2013

Anissa and Brian I am so truly sorry for the loss you are facing. Ethan has always been the light of Grammys world! Time and unforeseen circumstances befall us...I love you both so very much and I only wish I could take your pain away! My thoughts and prayers and lots of love are with you always

gina petersohn

June 19, 2013

I love you so so much, my little man! I will miss you so very much! You will always be in my heart! I love you Grammy

Theresa Williams

June 19, 2013

He will be missed.

Holly Dolton-Wilson

June 19, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We are very sorry to hear of your loss.

Catona Anderson

June 19, 2013

I was a T.A. for his class and he was always the brightest kid and always had a positive attitude towards things...He will be missed.

Cameron Cook

June 19, 2013

Ethan will always be with us and with God. We all will miss him a lot RIP.

Rylee Frates and Mansfields

June 19, 2013

My son was just telling me he use to sit in the lunch room with him. I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to your family, friends, and loved ones. So happy to hear that his heart was with God. Just know that that is where he is at is with Jesus. No pain, so sorrow, no tears there.

Mike & Gwen Greif

June 19, 2013

We pray that God will lift you up and carry you through this incredible loss. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints". We will be remembering you in prayer. God Bless and keep you.

June 18, 2013

Anissa and Family:Harvest House Missions staff sends our sincere condolences and will be praying for you and your family. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son.

Anna Christensen

June 18, 2013

I knew Ethan enough to know that he was friendly with everyone. He was truly an inspiration and I could see the love of God in everything he did. He was always happy and his example of love for everyone will live on.

Celeena Cisneros

June 18, 2013

ethan was in my p.e class he was always up for whatever we played. i cant even imagin what your going through ethan will be missed alot but he's in god's hands and he will be watching you from above. he will always be in your heart. this isnt goodbye forever? may he rest in peace.

McDavid Family

June 18, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Maria Tipton

June 18, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My daughter is in Ethan's class and I know that they will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Tracy MacDonald

June 18, 2013

To the Harden Family,I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Ethan's laugh is the first thing I think of, as well as, his quick thinking when I reflect on him during my class. I have been praying for you during this extremely difficult time.

June 18, 2013

Mr. and Mrs. Harden and Family,I can't even begin to imagine the heartache you must be feeling with the loss of Ethan. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and may God's comfort and peace be with at this very difficult time. Sincerely,Kimi CasadFMS Staff

June 18, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I work at the Middle School and usually talked to Ethan daily. He was a very intelligent and respectful young man. He will be missed!

Mrs. Jensen

Susan Chelgren

June 18, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Ethan will be missed here at the middle school. It is difficult to comprehend that he will not be returning. Your family is in my prayers, and I hope your faith will ease this tragic time. God bless you all.

Victoria French

June 18, 2013

Your family will be in my prayers. My church. My family. I am truly , deeply , sorry, for your loss. I know these words might not help much, but they help a little and that is all you need, a little help. We used to hang out together is some classes. I never realized how chareshed those moments would be. Thank you .

Stuart Grimes

June 18, 2013

Mr. & Mrs. Harden, I want to express my sincere condolences for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. I teach 7th grade at the middle school, so I didn't get the opportunity to have Ethan in my class. I do distinctly remember seeing him in the 5/6th grade hall and exchanging a brief "How's it going" with him a few times. He seemed like a nice young man. Again, I'm truly sorry for your loss.Stuart Grimes

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